Plush, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Plush, Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Plush?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 180 days in the Central and Eastern Lake County forecast zone and Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Plush, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 180 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 47 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2025 | Jan 16, 2007 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Jan 2016 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2012 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Sep 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 · $25,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Central and Eastern Lake County forecast zone and Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Plush?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 146 miles west. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Plush | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 146 mi west | 17,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 185 mi south | 25,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 197 mi southeast | 28,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Plush
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Plush since 1950.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 15, 1958.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Plush's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Plush radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Plush, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 146 miles west. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 185 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Plush?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Plush the lowest scan from KMAX is about 17,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Plush free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Plush, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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